Research data
The HSRC Research Data Service provides a digital repository facility for the HSRC's research data in support of evidence based human and social development in South Africa and the broader region. Access to data is dependent on ethical requirements for protecting research participants, as well as on legal agreements with the owners, funders or in the case of data owned by the HSRC, the requirements of the depositors of the data. We facilitate data use by preparing comprehensive metadata and disseminating data and related documents to appropriate target audiences. Data sharing is subject to an End User License agreement. Data sets from the following projects have been curated and are available for use:
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Research data: MENTAL HEALTH
2020 Remember our mental health during the lockdown: the voices behind the numbers
A recent survey by the University of Johannesburg and the HSRC found that a sizeable share of South African adults experienced a range of ne...
2020 Factorial validity of the Twi versions of five measures of mental health and well-being in Ghana
Mental health is considered an integral part of human health. Reliable and valid measurement instruments are needed to assess various facets...
2020 Determinants of happiness among healthcare professionals between 2009 and 2019: a systematic review
Happiness is characterized by experiencing positive emotions while simultaneously perceiving one's life as meaningful and worthwhile. Resear...
2019 School connectedness as psychological resilience factor in children affected by HIV/AIDS
Children affected by HIV/AIDS are at high risk for poor mental health outcomes. Social and psychological connectedness to school has been id...
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